Associate – Private Credit Asset Management

Metis Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search is seeking an Associate to join its Private Credit Asset Management team in London. The role focuses on portfolio management, investing and credit risk across a range of structured lending transactions, with exposure from initial closing through to exit or refinancing.

The successful candidate will work closely with origination teams, senior stakeholders and external counterparties to protect and enhance portfolio value, manage credit risk and influence outcomes within a

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' experience in private credit, structured credit or related desks.
• Experience within private markets or asset management is valued.
• Strong understanding of investment processes and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of structured credit investments, understanding each investment’s structure and repayment profile.
• Monitor performance against underwriting assumptions, covenant packages and reporting obligations.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions to protect capital and maximise value.
• Lead waivers, amendments, extensions, refinancings and other lifecycle events.
• Develop relationships with borrowers, sponsors, lenders and advisers and present to governance committees.

Skills

Portfolio ownership

Credit analysis

Risk monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Loan structuring

Job description

A leading institutional investment manager is seeking an experienced, commercially minded and intellectually curious Associate to join its Private Credit Asset Management team.

The role sits at the intersection of portfolio management, investing and credit risk, with exposure to a broad and evolving portfolio of structured lending transactions, including fund financings, NAV facilities, corporate first-out lending, asset-backed facilities and other bespoke structured credit solutions.

This is an active asset management role, offering responsibility from initial closing through to exit or refinancing. The successful candidate will work closely with origination teams, senior stakeholders and external counterparties to protect and enhance portfolio value, manage credit risk and influence outcomes across a sophisticated private credit portfolio.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established institutional investor with a substantial and diverse private markets platform. The role offers meaningful exposure to structured credit, special situations and institutional portfolio management, alongside the opportunity to work across investment, risk, legal and portfolio management functions.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence investment outcomes, engage with senior stakeholders and develop their career within a growing private credit platform.

Role Profile

• Take ownership of a portfolio of structured credit investments, developing a detailed understanding of each investment’s structure, security package, key value drivers, risks and repayment profile.
• Monitor investment performance against underwriting assumptions, covenant packages, borrowing base requirements, reporting obligations and other key performance indicators.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities, recommending practical actions to protect capital and maximise value.
• Lead the evaluation and execution of waivers, amendments, extensions, refinancings and other lifecycle events.
• Assess legal and commercial positions, prepare recommendations for internal governance committees and negotiate with borrowers, sponsors, co-lenders and advisers.
• Undertake credit analysis, scenario testing and downside assessment, including work on watchlist or complex investments.
• Develop trusted relationships with borrowers, private equity sponsors, fund managers, lending partners, servicers and advisers.
• Represent the institution in lender groups, creditor discussions and governance forums.
• Prepare and present materials for investment and portfolio review committees, contributing to risk reporting, valuation inputs and strategic asset management planning.
• Partner with origination teams on new investment opportunities, providing portfolio insights and supporting diligence, structuring and execution.
• Contribute to portfolio strategy, investment themes and best-practice monitoring frameworks.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a professional with 4-6 years' experience that may have been gained within a private credit fund, structured credit or fund finance desk, alternative asset manager, pension fund, insurer, investment bank, credit fund or specialist finance platform.

Relevant backgrounds that will be considered include: